{"product_id":"sterculia-alata-buddha-coconut-0-5-kg-seeds","title":"Sterculia Alata, Buddha Coconut - 0.5 kg Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterculia alata, the Buddha coconut or buddha nut (\u003cem\u003eSterculia alata\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as \u003cem\u003ePterygota alata\u003c\/em\u003e), is a tall, handsome deciduous tree of moist tropical forests. It is named for its large, woody, globular fruit that splits to release flat winged seeds, and is planted as a striking avenue and shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe light, soft wood is used for packing cases, plywood and matchwood, and the tree is valued as an ornamental for its straight bole and spreading crown. It is native to the moist forests of the northeast, the Western Ghats and the Andaman Islands, growing best in deep, fertile, well-drained soils with good rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily: Malvaceae (formerly Sterculiaceae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative region: moist tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature height: 25–35 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: moderate to fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSowing the seed: soak the winged seeds in water for 24 hours, then sow them flat about 2 cm deep in nursery bags of rich, moist soil. Germination typically takes 21–30 days. Keep the seedlings in light shade and transplant them to the field at the start of the rains once they are sturdy and 30–45 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51052870959350,"sku":"SED-TRE-STERCULIA-001","price":759.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-sterculia-alata-buddha-coconut-0-5-kg-seeds-16969349234828.jpg?v=1782714835","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sterculia-alata-buddha-coconut-0-5-kg-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}